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HARMONY AND COMPASSION – MUSIC IN BUDDHIST RITUAL 

Bard College Conservatory of Music Presents

HARMONY AND COMPASSION – MUSIC IN BUDDHIST RITUAL 

Friday, April 9, 2021
Online Event
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
AN ONLINE CONFERENCE AND PERFORMANCE SERIES, APRIL 8-10, 2021
Day Two
This year’s annual conference of the US-China Music Institute will explore forms of Buddhist musical practice through online discussions, performances, and demonstrations. Speakers will provide historical, sociological, and musicological context for musical rituals in Buddhist traditions. Performances will draw from different regions and styles of traditional chanting, ceremonial music, and contemporary composition. 

All events are free and open to the public. Learn more and register to receive links prior to each event at barduschinamusic.org/harmony2021
 

CONFERENCE EVENT SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, APRIL 8

BUDDHISM, MUSIC, AND SOCIETY


Panel Discussion (Zoom) 5:30-7pm EST


Speakers
  • Andrew Quintman, Professor of Religious Studies, Wesleyan University
  • Mingmei Yip, Visiting Professor of Chinese Music History, Bard College
  • Chen Tao, Professor of Chinese Music, Bard College; Artistic Director, Melody of Dragon, Inc.
  • Zhai Fengjian, Associate Researcher, China National Academy of Fine Arts
     

Performance (Streaming) 8-9pm EST

Featuring ceremonial chanting from
  • Daxiangguo Temple, Kaifang, Henan Province
  • Zhihua Temple, Beijing
  • Mount Wutai Buddhist Monk Ensemble, Shanxi Province
  • Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai
  • Huafan University, Department of Buddhist Studies, Taipei
  • International Buddhist Progress Society (IBPS), North America (multiple locations)
  • Labrang Monastery, Gansu Autonomous Tibetan Prefecture
 

FRIDAY, APRIL 9

ENTERING THE WORLD, THE PATH OF MUSIC

Panel Discussion (Zoom) 5:30-7pm EST

Moderated by
Dominique Townsend, Professor of Religious Studies, and Jindong Cai, director of the US-China Music Institute

with
Jamyang Dolma, Founding Director, Academy of Himalayan Art and Child Development
Drukmo Gyal, singer
Ganavya Doraiswamy, singer

Performance (Streaming) 8-9pm EST

Modern Tibetan chant, traditional instrumental music, and modern works from composers Tan Dun and Qu Xiaosong. 
 

SATURDAY, APRIL 10

A BLESSING FROM BHUTAN

The final day of the Harmony and Compassion takes us on a virtual journey to the Kingdom of Bhutan, “the happiest country on earth.”

Performance (Streaming) 7:30-8:30pm EST

Discussion and Q&A (Zoom) 8:30-9:30pm EST



Presented by: US-China Music Institute
 

For more information, call 845-758-6822, e-mail [email protected],
or visit https://barduschinamusic.org/harmony2021.

Time: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm EDT/GMT-4

Location: Online Event

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